Identify the screw/What bit needed

Happy · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:21

Hey,

My Seagate external hard drive just broke, and I have not seen the type of screw used on the caddy before.

Anybody know where I can by a bit for it?

SlyReaper · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:22

That's torx isn't it?

Happy · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:25

It doesn't appear to be since my torx set is flat at the end. I've never seen it requiring a whole in the end :confused:

Spinal2k2 · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:27

its one of the security type torx bits

Cybermyk · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:28

It's a secure torx, you can get sets of screwdriver bits with them in for a few quid.

PhillyDee · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:29

Hold on, is that definately 5 pointed? If its 6 its torx, and this set will do you:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18983/Screwdriver-Bits/Security-Bits/Security-Bit-Set-33Pc

If its the 5 point ones, then search for 5 point torx. Its a special, and will cost more!

MikeHunt79 · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:33

hmm, looks like a torx bit, but it only has 5 points, as opposed to 6.

I have a 100 piece bit set, and non of these are 5 pointed tho...

Happy · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:36

100% 5 point with a pin in the centre

VVV

Cybermyk · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:36

Hang on, isn't that a pentagram :eek:

I would heed the warning tbh.

Happy · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:03

I can't find anything that isn't for stupid money :/

Makhaira · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:05

Definitely a security torx.

Going to a well known auction site and just putting in security torx gave me a shedload of cheap options, you might want to start there.

Happy · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:07

Will do thanks

Here's a pic

Cybermyk · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:25

Look in automotive tools too.

kylew · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:38

How about melting a biro under a flame, then stuffing it on to the screw head? I used this method to open my gamecube, worked pretty well in fact.

meghatronic · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:42

Find a screw, hack off the top, glue top to screw with Krazy Glue. Or use some thin nosed pliers.

NightSt@lk3r · 1 Nov 2009 at 23:57

I find these really easy to undo with a flat head screwdriver.

"andy" · 2 Nov 2009 at 00:01

NightSt@lk3r said:
I find these really easy to undo with a flat head screwdriver.

this

then replace them with more common screws

Marine Iguana · 2 Nov 2009 at 00:03

NightSt@lk3r said:
I find these really easy to undo with a flat head screwdriver.

+1 i have done this before

Puzzled · 2 Nov 2009 at 02:04

NightSt@lk3r said:
I find these really easy to undo with a flat head screwdriver.

They also seem to be made out of cheese, so you'll probably need some new screws to replace them.

peige · 2 Nov 2009 at 07:28

Or the middle pibble breaks off when you try to use a screw driver and then your standard torx works.